Beef Burrito
A hearty, flavor-packed burrito filled with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and savory beans that brings the taste of a classic taqueria into your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- •1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon chili powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
- •1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- •4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
- •1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •1/2 cup mild or medium salsa
- •1 ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Fold the cooked rice and drained black beans into the beef mixture, stirring gently until everything is heated through.
- 5
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds to make them pliable.
- 6
Spoon a generous portion of the beef and rice mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- 7
Top each serving with fresh cilantro, a spoonful of salsa, and a few slices of avocado.
- 8
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up to secure the filling.
💡 Chef tips
- To make these ahead, roll the burritos in foil and freeze them; reheat in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.
- For extra texture, toast the assembled burrito in a dry pan for 1 minute per side until the exterior is golden and crisp.
- If you prefer a lower-carb option, serve the filling in a bowl over a bed of shredded romaine lettuce instead of using a tortilla.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished burrito should be tightly wrapped and warm, offering a satisfying blend of savory, spiced beef and creamy avocado with a fresh, aromatic finish from the cilantro.